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Chapter 28 ALLESIA “Gentlemen, please, don't stop on my account.” Russel admonished with a smirk as he walked closer to us. “And wipe that silly look off your faces,” he lectured, “I mean, isn't fear an important aspect of what you are attempting? Your victim has to be very afraid of you if you must succeed.” The men quickly let go of my hand and fell on their knees, “Capo, please,” the pot bellied one pleaded, “We were merely playing around with her.” I watched in surprise as Russel lifted a brow, “Playing around?” He asked with a skeptical frown, then he turned to me, “Do you agree with their theory?” I quickly shook my head, knowing that as crazy as he was, Russel Mancini would not mind leaving me at the mercy of these guys if I as much as say yes to his ridiculous question. “No. They were trying to– force themselves on me.” His face scrunched in disgust, “I thought so too.” The next thing I knew, he pulled out two guns from the holster on his belt and aimed straight at
Chapter 29ALLESIAThe tension in the room was palpable as Nikolai wouldn't take his eyes off me and Renzo wouldn't stop raising inquisitive brows at me. I waited for any of them to say something, but there was no luck there so I finally cleared my throat and stepped out of the counter. “Hey…” I greeted Nikolai nervously. He stepped closer and pressed a light peck on my cheek while his hand went around my waist and I shuddered at the contact. When he felt me tense up, Nikolai offered a calming smile and stepped away. “I didn't know that you guys knew Russel Mancini.”“Oh no we don't,” it was Renzo who answered, “Not on a personal level. He merely stops by here to drink his favorite scotch sometimes.”Nikolai nodded, “Sounds like something he would do.” Then he stepped even closer to me, “But you must avoid him, Les,” he admonished, “I'm sure you already know that he is in the mafia. He's the vicious Capo of Cosa Monsoni and the don of Region Mafia Men.”I let out a nervous chuckle,
Chapter 30RUSSEL“Nikolai was there.” I informed Kegan as he drove towards our next target, a hotel. “Nikolai? Which of them?” I scoffed and nearly kicked him in the balls, but he was driving so I had to just shake my head and answer again, “How many Nikolai do you know? Nikolai fucking Gianni of course!” A gasp left Kegan’s mouth, “Was where? In your dreams? I thought you stopped having those stupid dreams long ago.” I turned to look at him with a dark scowl, “Dreams, really? I'm telling you the man was at the bar where Allesia works!”This time, his eyes rounded in their sockets and I scoffed, “The bar?” And then his brows wrinkled as if he just discovered something he shouldn't have, “You went to the bar where Allesia works? Wait, she's still working there?” This time I had to really curse underneath my breath, “Why do you have to be so dramatic and foolish at the same time? You are supposed to be a made man, dude, act like it!” Kegan suddenly stirred the car into an abrupt h
Chapter 31RUSSELAs I strode out of the hotel room, the tension of the encounter with Diaz still crackling in the air behind me, I felt the familiar weight of power settle on my shoulders. I was Russel, a fucking psycho mafia don, and I had no qualms about punching a bullet hole in a man's heart provided he posed as a threat. I made my way through the hotel, my footsteps echoing in the empty corridors. I had left the door open for the girls to scurry out and I knew what Kegan meant when he said the hotel would be on lockdown in the next thirty minutes. The girls would run out screaming what they had just witnessed, and in no time, dumb cops would line the alley trying to determine who the masked killer was. But no one would talk, not even the girls because I had made sure of it before leaving them alive.Outside, the city bustled with life, but all that was about to be shattered by the news of the murder of Diaz Gonzalez, the Columbian socialite who had paid Italy a friendly visit.
Chapter 32 ALLESIA“Your brother says you are engaged,” Elletra was saying. My eyes shot up from the book I was holding, “Engaged?” “To that rich guy. Apparently, he is head over heels for you,” Elletra completed. I dropped the book and folded my arms on my leg dramatically, “Is that so?” “Come on,” she snorted, “You are not going to give me the juicy details, are you? I was away for three weeks and you didn't even think to call me. And now I had to find out from your brother that you'll be getting married soon!” “Getting married!” I gasped, glancing around as I put my hands over her mouth, “That's a whole lot of bullshit! You know I would never dream of keeping such a thing as my engagement from you!”“Come on, don't be like that. It's not like I'm angry or anything. I mean, if anything, I'm glad that one of us is getting laid.” A small gasp escaped my lips, “None of us is getting laid! Look, whatever Renzo told you, it's all lies. He's just making up stories because he wants m
Chapter 33ALLESIA7:40 PMAs I stood before the mirror, adjusting the delicate lace of my dress, my mind swirled with conflicting emotions. Tonight, I'm supposed to meet Nikolai, the man who has shown me nothing but kindness and affection. Yet, lurking in the depths of my consciousness was the looming shadow of Russel's offer—six million dollars in exchange for my peace.Russel, the enigmatic figure who operated in the shadows of the underworld, doesn't play by the rules of morality or ethics. His wealth is built on a foundation of bloodshed and illicit activities. But despite the allure of financial security that his proposition promises, the mere thought of being entangled with him sent shivers down my spine.On the other hand, there was Nikolai—a beacon of light in my tumultuous world. He treats me with the utmost respect and tenderness, showering me with affection that transcends material wealth. With him, I feel safe, cherished, and valued as a woman deserving of love, not just a
Chapter 34 RUSSEL “...Dylan has sent a picture of the gold before it even got into Italy,” Kegan was saying, he pushed his laptop in front of me to show me the image but I wasn't even looking, “According to your word, this might mean we will have to forfeit the gold.” “You and Dylan have a show off?” Melissa directed the question at me. We were sitting in my study after a hectic day and yet I couldn't get them both out of my hair, “Just him trying to get a part of Russel's conquest from last night,” Kegan supplied. That was when he noticed I was not paying attention, “Hey,” he called, tapping me, “Are you even listening?” I tore my eyes from the clock, which seemed to be mocking me right now because as the minutes dragged by, I was left with the gnawing reminder that I was about to be rejected by a twenty two year old girl. My jaws clenched instinctively as I glared at Kegan, “If Dylan wants the fucking gold, let him keep it. He already accepted that the Silicone Cave is lost,
Chapter 35ALLESIAI stood there, staring into the ice cold eyes of the devil while he just looked me up from head to toe like I had suddenly grown horns. While his face did not betray any emotions, his eyes seemed to be sizing me and I could feel the intensity of his gaze right in my guts.Why the fuck did I come back here?“Hey…” I greeted awkwardly, since he didn't offer any words. He wouldn't talk and he wasn't leaving the doorway for me to come in. So there I stood, with my hand still hanging in the air and my lips parted slightly. I couldn't ignore the gun he was holding and my mind puzzled over the fact that he might just shoot me there, but when he glanced at my face again, I saw him tuck the gun safely behind his back and I released a breath. “I wasn't expecting you.” He said icily. “Oh?” I felt so stupid and embarrassed then, standing there in the middle of the night only to be told off like that. Russsl just stood for the next five seconds, watching me like a hawk. Feeli
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EPILOGUE RUSSEL ~~~0~~~ I stood perfectly still, my thoughts reeling as I waited in the quiet hall of the warehouse. During my absence, Stacy had refused to speak, see, or let anyone touch her. Even Kegan, who was supposed to order a pregnancy test done for her by now, couldn’t do that because she wouldn’t agree. And he couldn't tell me either because, well, I'd asked him not to mention anything about Stacy to me until I returned from my honeymoon. So whether or not she was pregnant was still a mystery. But it wasn't going to be for long. I had Dr. Ramola brought to the warehouse; she was personally going to run the test on Stacy. So far, Dr. Ramola was getting all the samples she needed for the test. “What’s up?” I asked as soon as she emerged from Stacy's cell. The doctor scanned all of us for a long moment. “I’ve gotten everything I’ll need,” she breathed. “I should be back with the results this evening.” “And the strips?” Kegan asked, coming up behind me. The doctor
Chapter 165 ALLESIA ~~~°°~~~ Three wonderful weeks on this island, as much as we enjoyed the bliss, we couldn't stay forever. Tomorrow morning, we'll have to return to our life in Sicily. Kegan handled things in Russel’s absence up until the second week, allowing us undivided time to enjoy our honeymoon. But by the third week, Russel had to start working from here, still, certain things just can’t be done through a laptop. I’d emailed a few photographers and agencies, even talked to Mario about doing a shoot. Russel insisted I shouldn't have to work, but while the honeymoon glow of a newlywed lasted, I wasn't sure I’d be able to just sit around all day doing nothing. At least now that I was fully a Mancini and ten weeks pregnant, with any luck, my husband's jealousy and over possessiveness might thin down just a bit. Renzo suggested I try to get into school, but honestly, what did I need a degree for? Fuck it, I’d never really had the brains and patience for education. Russel e
Chapter 164 ALLESIA ~~~0~~~ I sat outside by the water, sipping lemonade from a glass. The warm sun cast a golden glow on everything, including my husband. He was swimming, his strong, graceful strokes making him look like he belonged in the ocean. “Enjoying the show?” Russel called out, a wide grin adding to his angelic face. “I was just wondering if you’re not a fish!” I called back. He smirked, “Let’s just say I’m good at everything I do.” I shook my head playfully as the tide swept him away once more. The cool beach air was a welcome relief from the heat. I adjusted my sunglasses and pushed the wide-brimmed hat back a bit so I could get a clearer view. I felt relaxed and at peace, soaking in the beautiful sight of my husband. Since that first night, he had been incredibly considerate, never pushing for more than I was ready to give. We’d spent the past three days of our honeymoon on this island doing all sorts of fun things— playing games, talking, holding hands
Chapter 163ALLESIA~~~0~~~We traveled straight from the ceremony in our wedding clothes in my husband’s private jet. Now, almost afternoon, a day after the wedding, we finally landed at our honeymoon destination, which magically had a built-in tarmac. It was a luxurious beach house nestled on the pristine shores of Bora Bora, French Polynesia. The journey had been long and exhausting, with only Luca and five other men accompanying us for security. Russel chose the place because he wanted to feel a sense of peace and serenity, he had been here himself once two years ago, which was when he secured the property.“An island paradise,” I was still inside the jet when I stared out at the beauty around me. “It looks almost magical!” I turned to Russel, “And it’s too perfect.”Russel led me down from the small stairs of the jet, a satisfied smile on his face. “Unlike other girls, you’ve never talked about wanting to visit a place where the sky meets the sea, so I thought, why not?”I chuc
Chapter 162 RUSSEL ~~~O~~~ I stood at the altar, my heart pounding as I watched Allesia make her way towards me. She was a vision in white, her gown simple yet elegant, flowing gracefully behind her with each step she took. Her pretty face was veiled, but she held a bouquet of flowers which she pressed close to her stomach like it was a shield against eyes following her every step. Her brother walked by her left, while Nikolai walked by the right, holding her right hand protectively. She had insisted that Nikolai be there to walk her down the aisle. I didn't try to stop him. The way she leaned towards him as they walked showed just how safe she felt around him. I felt guilty now that I understood their relationship better, he saw something in Allesia, a sister like Selina and I couldn’t take that away from him too. Even though their relationship didn't work out in a romantic way, he still loved her and she loved him right back– like a sibling, and that was simply beau
Chapter 161 ALLESIA ~~~°°~~~ Jesus, please! The very imagination of those men, taking turns on me made me want to carve my eyes out with my fingernails. And I will, I would rather die than live with this. “You can’t do this!” I declared. “Oh, I can, and I will.“ She gestured towards the men and they started advancing towards me, some rubbing their palms together with disgusting smirks and others simply licking their lips, a silent promise of the hell awaiting me. “I'm going to die,” I muttered silently, “Russel, please, save me. Please!” Again, I tried to pull away, but my back was pressed against the wall, so hard that I could feel the pain from the hard concrete as it grated against my skin. “Please, Elletra!” I sobbed helplessly, “Don’t do this!” She didn't answer, merely kept grinning. “I'm going to die if you let them do this to me, please!” The only emotion on her face was satisfaction. “No one’s coming to save you now, darling. Not even your crazy boyfriend.” "How ca
Chapter 160 ALLESIA ~~~ °° ~~~ I felt so weak and sluggish, like something had been ripped right out of me, a part of me I could never replace. The weight of the previous night hung heavy on my shoulders like a looming cloud as I moved about the room, fitting my stuff into a single suitcase. When Manuel came to assist me with the box, I felt an overwhelming sense of finality as he wheeled it out of the house. Each step I took felt heavier than the last, as if my emotions were physically anchoring me to the ground. This particular house had never felt like home, and yet leaving it bring so much pain. “Are you alright?” Manuel’s voice broke me out of my thoughts, I had paused for the third time in the short trip to the car without even realizing it. I breathed a sigh and nodded slowly. “Nikolai didn’t come?” “Yeah, he said to tell you he doesn’t know if he would be able to see you off without coming with you.” I chuckled in response, but it was a hollow sound, devoid of any re